Open AccessGenetiese manipulasie as selektiewe voortplanting – ’n voorlopige teologies- etiese beoordeling
Author(s) -
Adriaan L. Rheeder,
J.M. Vorster
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
in die skriflig/in die skriflig
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2305-0853
pISSN - 1018-6441
DOI - 10.4102/ids.v40i1.336
Subject(s) - reproduction , field (mathematics) , biology , genetics , mathematics , pure mathematics
Genetic manipulation as selective reproduction – a preliminary theological-ethical assessment Genetic manipulation – the technology in which genes are placed in embryos and gametes of animals – with the purpose of creating certain intended genetic characteristics, has taken place on a limited but indeed astonishing scale. Although the application of genetic manipulation is not yet possible for humans, because of a number of genetic and technical problems, research in this field is taking place at a terrific speed. In this article attention is given to the question whether genetic manipulations may, currently and in the future, pose a reproductive option for prospective Christian parents. A preliminary ethical assessment of genetic manipulation founded on God’s Word is given